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Red Sienna Pride pears to hit Aussie supermarket shelves
A new red velvet-coloured pear is about to hit the market.
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GRANTS FOR HORTICULTURE NETTING INFRASTRUCTURE
Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants help primary producers in the Riverland and Adelaide Hills/Greater Adelaide region fund the purchase and installation of new netting or the replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops.
Macadamias
2020 Australian macadamia crop on track to reach target
The 2020 Australian macadamia crop remains on track to reach the forecast 36,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (39,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today.
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Developing a mechanised citrus harvester
Citrus harvester prototypes being developed from olive harvesters.
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Waste reduction in avocado
Leading Australian avocado marketer eyes growth with supply chain technology.
Marketing & export
Singapore Airlines touches down in Toowoomba
Singapore Airlines sends fresh produce from Toowoomba directly to Singapore.
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Technology in agriculture
Tech to give avocado farm an edge
Alterra is setting up its first avocado site using technology to enhance sustainability and yield.
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Technology in agriculture
Smartphone to detect pesticide residues
Pesticide residues can now be detected using a simple smartphone app.
Post harvest
New process can decontaminate fresh produce with supercharged air
New method of treating fruit and vegetables that minimise food safety risks.
Tropical trees
Manbulloo trials jackfruit in Northern Territory
One of the largest mango producers in Australia is trying out a new crop — jackfruit.
Citrus
High domestic and export demand for Australian citrus
Nutrano Produce Group is in the middle of its citrus season and have started their export program for Navel oranges.
Stone Fruit
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Harvesting
Electronic nose sniffs out perfectly ripe peaches for harvest
"e-noses" can be dispersed across an orchard to ensure each tree is harvested at optimal times.
Marketing & export
Inefficiencies cost Australian suppliers
PMA A-NZ State of the Industry Report 2020 measures the impact of supply chain inadequacies.
Avocado
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Post harvest
New test could guarantee the perfect avocado
Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for ‘ready-to-eat’ avocados.
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Insect & mite control
Control and management of clearwing borer in persimmons
The APVMA has recently issued a permit for the use of a mating disruption agent for the management of persimmon clearwing borer.
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